By now, many of you have seen the problems water utilities across the state are experiencing. The extended drought conditions are placing a heavy burden on our most precious resource, as evidenced by the initiation of water conservation mandates by many utilities throughout the North Texas area.

Until this past week, the District has been able to keep up with the high demands and maintain adequate storage reserves. However, the peak usage over the past several days has taxed the system with demand exceeding 80 percent of the safe operating capacity of our water supply facilities. With system demands at this all time high, if any problems are experienced in our water production and pumping facilities, our storage reserves may be depleted to critical levels. We therefore, must ask everyone to reduce the amount of water being used. We ask that each customer restrict outside watering to at least once every other day. To accomplish this, customers with addresses ending in an even number, can water on days with even numbered dates and customers with addresses ending in odd numbers, can water on days with odd numbered dates.

ending w/ even number even numbered days

• Turn off the water faucet when brushing your teeth or shaving
• Wash only full loads in the washer and dishwasher
• Take shorter showers or take a bath instead
• Repair any leaks around the house
• Use a bucket to wash your car instead of letting the hose run
• Use a broom or blower to clean driveways and sidewalks
• Most important, use outdoor water wisely. Water lawns and plants only when necessary, not everyday.

Remember, any amount of water you save will be helpful. Thank you for your cooperation. If you have any questions or need more information please call the AMUD office.